Education Programs

Central Ohio AFP offers a variety of educational opportunities throughout the year. Sessions are planned by the Education Committee and are typically held the second Tuesday of each month as breakfast, lunch, or happy hour meetings.

These learning opportunities for fundraising professionals cover a wide variety of topics to benefit the range of our membership—including those new to the profession or considering a career in fundraising, as well as mid-career and seasoned professionals.

Guest speakers are identified locally, regionally, and nationally to present on a wide range of topics. Care is taken to ensure content is relevant to both large and small development shops across a wide range of industries. In addition to the educational components of the luncheons, monthly educational sessions provide valuable networking time with colleagues. Additional workshops and events may also be offered throughout the year in collaboration with other AFP committees or professional associations.

Educational offerings include:

General Monthly Session – Usually a luncheon, these regular presentations always include time for Q&A

Pre-Lunch Session – Additional topics may be offered before a general luncheon in a given month. These sessions are for members only and are free with lunch reservation.

Speaker Series – a more in-depth presentation involving a special speaker or national expert

Brown-Bag Series – offered for free or reduced cost, members & guests are invited to bring a sack lunch

Cocktails and Calamities Happy Hour – this annual summertime tradition features fundraising horror stories from local AFP colleagues and the lessons they learned. And cocktails, of course!

Book Club – Join colleagues in reading and discussing best practices from nationally renowned authors

Attendees are surveyed following each educational program to receive feedback on presenter, topic, and location. Suggestions through these surveys lay the groundwork for future programming.

The AFP Education Committee is made up of member volunteers and welcomes your participation as it strives to provide programs that are timely and relevant, and meet the needs of the membership.

For questions about current or future programming, contact this year’s Educations Co-Chairs.

Monthly Education Program Committee Co-Chair

Erin Blue

● Recruits and chairs Education Program Committee and ensures all Monthly Chapter programs and Web conferences are planned and executed.

● Work with the VP for Education to ensure that each educational session is well coordinated and well communicated with a focus on securing and coordinating venues, catering, AV, and communications to membership.

● Applies to CFRE International to ensure that chapter monthly luncheons programs qualify for CEUs.

● Identifies a speaker, coordinates date with other chapter activities, and work closely with fellow board to implement Annual Speaker Series or Keynote speaker.

● Works with the Chapter Administrator to send out monthly program notices by mail and e­blasts.

May 10, 2016 Education Lunch Program "Creating a Culture of Philanthropy"

May 10, 2016 Education Lunch Program "Creating a Culture of Philanthropy"

April 19th, 2016

April 19 Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast

April 19 Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast

King Arts Complex

April 12th, 2016

April 12, 2016 Education Lunch Program on Ethics

April 12, 2016 Education Lunch Program on Ethics

March 8th, 2016

March 8, 2016 Education Lunch Program "Fundraising Careers"

March 8, 2016 Education Lunch Program "Fundraising Careers"

February 9th, 2016

“Social Impact Investing: The What and Why Every Fundraiser Should Know”

“Social Impact Investing: The What and Why Every Fundraiser Should Know”

LifeCare Alliance

January 12th, 2016

"16 Tips for 2016" and "AFP in 2016"

"16 Tips for 2016" and "AFP in 2016"

Jewish Community Center

December 8th, 2015

December 8 - Fall Signature Speaker Series featuring Kim Klein

December 8 - Fall Signature Speaker Series featuring Kim Klein

The Columbus Foundation - Davis Hall

November 12th, 2015

November 12 Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast featuring Janet Jackson

November 12 Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast featuring Janet Jackson

Jewish Community Center

October 27th, 2015

October 27 - A Special Evening Education Opportunity for Development Supervisors, Managers and Senior Level Practitioners - "Planning the Work: Creating a Plan to Set Goals, Track Work, and Evaluate Staff"

October 27 - A Special Evening Education Opportunity for Development Supervisors, Managers and Senior Level Practitioners - "Planning the Work: Creating a Plan to Set Goals, Track Work, and Evaluate Staff"